These days, many use proper cameras instead of webcams for things like live streaming. This can be due to the need for higher resolution or frame rates, which most webcams don't provide. But Razer has a new webcam that might do the trick.
Razer recently unveiled the Kiyo Pro Ultra at CES 2023, a beast of a webcam that's built to impress. It has a large 1/1.2-inch Sony Starvis 2 sensor, which is apparently the largest ever in a webcam. The sensor uses 2.9μm pixels that capture 3.9 times more light than regular webcams, allowing it to deliver more detail and colour. In addition, the Kiyo Pro Ultra has an F/1.7 aperture lens to help bring in more light.
Comes with a physical shutter, nice!
As you can tell, this webcam is meant for high-resolution image capture. Specifically, it can stream webcam captures at 4K/24FPS, 1440p/30FPS, or 1080p/60FPS. In terms of features, the Kiyo Pro Ultra has advanced face-tracking autofocus, auto exposure, HDR, and Bokeh. You can even twist the webcam's frame to close the physical shutter, which is nice if you're concerned about privacy.
Of course, these high-end specs and features don't come cheap. To get one of these, you'll have to fork over a whopping USD300 (~RM1321)! But if you're a professional live streamer, this could be a top-tier webcam to consider. What do you think? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.
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